IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad win title

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs to win the Indian Premier League final.

11-year old girl shot and injured

The Galnewa police said the 11-year-old daughter of a businessman was injured, having been shot by an armed gang on May 28, during a failed attempt at a robbery.

I will not be deterred by GMOA's threats: Rajitha

Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne, in response to a strike planned by doctors, said he would not shy away from such threats.

State Ministers vs. Cabinet Ministers

The State Ministers have decided to have a meeting during the next parliamentary week, to decide on what action they should take with regard to the non-assignment of subjects to them by their respective Cabinet Ministers, it is learnt.

Couple shot dead at bus stop

A woman and a man who were waiting at a bus stop at Watakehiyawa Junction in Makandura, Pannala were shot dead by two armed men on a motorbike a short while ago, Police said.

Elephant calf rescued from uncovered drain Hambantota

A young elephant has been rescued from an uncovered drain in Sri Lanka's Hambantota port.

Ten claymore mines recovered from abandoned well in Kilinochchi

Ten claymore mines, 42 mortar bomb and 65 hand grenades were recovered from an abandoned well in Kilinochchi by the Army personnel this afternoon.

President returns from Japan

President Maithripala Sirisena arrived in the country today after participating in the G7 Summit which was held in Japan on May 26 and 27.

Alert for landslide risk if rains continue: NBRO

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) today said if the prevailing weather condition continues, people living near the mountainous areas in Ratnapura, Nuwara Eliya, Kegalle and Kalutara districts to be vigilant on the possible landslides risks.

Quarry accident kills one, injures two

A mass of metal rolled down a quarry from the top of a hill today, causing the death of a truck-driver and injuring two others who were loading metal into a truck.

GMOA wants President to remove Rajitha

Claiming the number of political interferences is daily increasing within the Ministry of Health, the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) today urged President Maithripala Sirisena to appoint a new, qualified Minister to the Health Ministry instead of Minister Rajitha Senaratne.

Earth slip risk at Hantana Range

A vast area of Uduwelawatta in the Hantana range had been declared dangerous or prone to massive landslides and about 80 families living in its environs were evacuated and provided temporary shelter at the Sri Vani Tamil School, Kandy Government Agent M.M.P. Hitisekara said.

Ranil at intl. Rotary convention

Expect more showers: Met. Dept.

RW: Governments should cooperate

The Governments of the world should engage in partnership with the service organisations to explore greater avenues of cooperation, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in South Korea today.

EP CM condemns boycott by tri- forces

In a letter, Eastern Province Chief Minister Nazeer Ahamed condemned the decision taken by the tri- forces to boycott events he attended.

Amnesty to hand over illegal firearms

The Defence Ministry granted another amnesty period from May 30-June 17 to civilians to hand over illegal fire arms.

State Secretary of Norway to visit SL

State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Tore Hattrem, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from 31 May - 2 June 2016, Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry said.

We will meet at a mutually convenient time-Jaya to CV

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today said her government would continue to persuade the Centre for establishing the rights of Sri Lankan Tamils and she would meet Northern Province Chief Minister C V Vigneswaran at a "mutually convenient time". 

VCs responsible if students demonstrate: Kiriella

Higher Education and Highways Minister Lakshman Kiriella said Vice Chancellors should be held responsible if students protest in front of the University Grants Commission (UGC) or Lipton Circus.  

Japan extends Yen 38 billion ODA assistance to Sri Lanka

Japanese Prime Minister offered a Yen 38 billion ODA loan to Sri Lanka for water purification projects for Kidney diseases and establishment of electricity transmission lines connecting the entire country.

Water level rising in Kalu, Nilwala Rivers and Attanagalu Oya: DMC

Water level in the Kalu, Nilwala rivers and Attanagalu Oya was increasing due to the heavy rains experienced in Colombo and several other areas in the country, Disaster Management Centre said (DMC).

MR to visit Japan

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa will undertake a tour of Japan on June 9 along with a few other members of the Joint Opposition, it is learnt.

PM leaves for South Korea

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe left for South Korea early this morning to participate at the 2016 Rotary International Convention to be held in Capital Seoul.

No-faith motion against Ravi K

The no-confidence motion against Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake is expected to be taken up for debate in Parliament on June 8.

Rear Admiral Neil Rosayro transferred to Colombo

Navy Commanding Officer of the Eastern province, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy Rear Admiral Neil Rosayro has been transferred to Colombo.

SL Navy trains foreign naval, coast guard officers

Minister rejects racial issue behind Madawala school incident

Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam today rejected reports of an alleged incident that had taken place during a parent-teacher meeting at the Madina Central College in Madawala, a national school in Kandy as being racially motivated.

SLMC undecided over incident involving EP CM

The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) yesterday said that they have not taken any decision as yet to take action against Eastern Province Chief Minister Nazeer Ahamed for reprimanding a naval officer during an event held at the Sampur Maha Vidyalaya last Friday.

PM Chief Guest at golden jubilee celebrations